Released on June 24, 2016
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) is expanding the Living Flag event on Canada Day this year due to the overwhelming popularity of the event last year.“It was great to see the pride in all of those that turned out to participate last year,” Minister responsible for the Provincial Capital Commission Mark Docherty said. “I look forward to the event being even bigger and better this year.”
Last year, the first 500 individuals to come down to the Legislative building grounds to form the Living Flag were provided with a complimentary red or white t-shirt. This year, more than 1000 t-shirts will be available for those that show up at 1 p.m. to participate on the west lawn in front of the Legislative Building.
An aerial photograph will be taken of the Living Flag and shared on partner websites and social media pages.
The Canada Day opening ceremonies will take place at noon on the main stage across from the Legislative Building and will include a 21 gun salute and greetings from local dignitaries. There will be a variety of entertainment for all audiences in Wascana Park organized by the Regina Canada Day Committee.
Please visit www.reginacanadaday.ca for more information on the events and activities planned for July 1. Fireworks will be set off from Willow Island in Wascana Park starting at 10:30 p.m., dependent on sunset and weather.
The Living Flag initiative began last year to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag. The PCC planned this event in partnership with Tourism Saskatchewan, Tourism Regina, the City of Regina, the Wascana Centre Authority and Regina’s Canada Day Committee.
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For more information, contact:
Amanda Clark
Parks, Culture and Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6880
Email: Amanda.clark@gov.sk.ca